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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.71, 150.96 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.71, 150.96 and 60.15 is: 90.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.71 : 150.96 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.71/150.96 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.71x = 150.96 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.71x = 9,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,079.19/100.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.16

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