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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 152.22 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 152.22 and 58.18 is: 87.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 152.22 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/152.22 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 152.22 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 8,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,856.16/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.15

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