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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 152.81 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 152.81 and 36.86 is: 55.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 152.81 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/152.81 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 152.81 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 5,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632.58/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.30

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