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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.83, 151.15 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.83, 151.15 and 60.27 is: 90.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.83 : 151.15 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.83/151.15 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.83x = 151.15 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.83x = 9,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109.51/100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.35

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