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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 152.38 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 152.38 and 58.28 is: 87.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 152.38 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/152.38 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 152.38 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 8,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,880.12/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.39

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