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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.89, 151.38 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.89, 151.38 and 60.30 is: 90.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.89 : 151.38 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.89/151.38 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.89x = 151.38 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.89x = 9,128.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128.21/100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.48

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