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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.87, 151.54 and 60.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.87, 151.54 and 60.32 is: 90.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.87 : 151.54 = 60.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.87/151.54 = 60.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.87x = 151.54 × 60.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.87x = 9,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,140.89/100.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.62

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