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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 152.65 and 56.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 152.65 and 56.08 is: 84.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 152.65 = 56.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/152.65 = 56.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 152.65 × 56.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 8,559.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559.86/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.13

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