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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 152.16 and 55.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 152.16 and 55.82 is: 83.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 152.16 = 55.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/152.16 = 55.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 152.16 × 55.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 8,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,493.57/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.73

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