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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.63, 152.31 and 58.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.63, 152.31 and 58.26 is: 87.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 152.31 = 58.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/152.31 = 58.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 152.31 × 58.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 8,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,873.58/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.31

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