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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 152.89 and 58.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 152.89 and 58.61 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 152.89 = 58.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/152.89 = 58.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 152.89 × 58.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 8,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960.88/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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