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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 152.80 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 152.80 and 56.16 is: 84.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 152.80 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/152.80 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 152.80 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 8,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581.25/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.20

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