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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 152.09 and 58.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 152.09 and 58.04 is: 87.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 152.09 = 58.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/152.09 = 58.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 152.09 × 58.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 8,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,826.25/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.02

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