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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 152.86 and 37.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 152.86 and 37.80 is: 56.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 152.86 = 37.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/152.86 = 37.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 152.86 × 37.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 5,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778.11/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.71

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