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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 152.37 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 152.37 and 55.89 is: 83.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 152.37 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/152.37 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 152.37 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 8,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515.96/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.87

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