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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.82, 151.16 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.82, 151.16 and 60.24 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.82 : 151.16 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.82/151.16 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.82x = 151.16 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.82x = 9,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,105.88/100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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