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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 152.51 and 37.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 152.51 and 37.53 is: 56.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 152.51 = 37.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/152.51 = 37.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 152.51 × 37.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 5,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723.51/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.30

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