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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.77, 150.94 and 60.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.77, 150.94 and 60.17 is: 90.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.77 : 150.94 = 60.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.77/150.94 = 60.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.77x = 150.94 × 60.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.77x = 9,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082.06/100.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.13

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