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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 152.65 and 37.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 152.65 and 37.69 is: 56.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 152.65 = 37.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/152.65 = 37.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 152.65 × 37.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 5,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,753.38/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.50

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