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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 152.69 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 152.69 and 58.46 is: 87.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 152.69 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/152.69 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 152.69 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 8,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926.98/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.58

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