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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.80, 150.90 and 60.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.80, 150.90 and 60.20 is: 90.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.80 : 150.90 = 60.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.80/150.90 = 60.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.80x = 150.90 × 60.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.80x = 9,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,084.18/100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.12

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