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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 152.71 and 58.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 152.71 and 58.57 is: 87.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 152.71 = 58.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/152.71 = 58.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 152.71 × 58.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 8,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,944.22/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.71

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