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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.86, 151.03 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.86, 151.03 and 60.30 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.86 : 151.03 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.86/151.03 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.86x = 151.03 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.86x = 9,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107.11/100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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