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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 152.82 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 152.82 and 36.90 is: 55.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 152.82 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/152.82 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 152.82 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 5,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,639.06/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.33

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