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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.73 and 59.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.73 and 59.09 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.73 = 59.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.73 = 59.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.73 × 59.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 9,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024.05/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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