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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 151.91 and 58.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 151.91 and 58.00 is: 86.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 151.91 = 58.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/151.91 = 58.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 151.91 × 58.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 8,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809.73/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.85

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