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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 152.92 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 152.92 and 59.20 is: 88.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 152.92 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/152.92 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 152.92 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 9,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052.86/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.82

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