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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.50, 152.17 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.50, 152.17 and 55.84 is: 83.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.50 : 152.17 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.50/152.17 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.50x = 152.17 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.50x = 8,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,497.17/101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.72

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