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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 152.93 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 152.93 and 56.27 is: 84.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 152.93 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/152.93 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 152.93 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 8,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604.33/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.38

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