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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.83, 151.25 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.83, 151.25 and 60.18 is: 90.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.83 : 151.25 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.83/151.25 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.83x = 151.25 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.83x = 9,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102.23/100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.27

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