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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 152.99 and 56.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 152.99 and 56.25 is: 84.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 152.99 = 56.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/152.99 = 56.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 152.99 × 56.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 8,605.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605.69/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.38

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