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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 152.15 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 152.15 and 36.44 is: 54.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 152.15 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/152.15 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 152.15 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 5,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,543.40/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.65

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