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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 152.39 and 57.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 152.39 and 57.73 is: 86.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 152.39 = 57.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/152.39 = 57.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 152.39 × 57.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 8,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,797.47/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.51

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