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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.95, 152.60 and 56.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.95, 152.60 and 56.14 is: 84.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.95 : 152.60 = 56.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.95/152.60 = 56.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.95x = 152.60 × 56.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.95x = 8,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566.30/101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.03

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