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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 152.81 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 152.81 and 58.55 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 152.81 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/152.81 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 152.81 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 8,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,946.26/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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