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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.50, 152.34 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.50, 152.34 and 55.87 is: 83.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.50 : 152.34 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.50/152.34 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.50x = 152.34 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.50x = 8,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510.85/101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.85

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