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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.94, 151.35 and 60.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.94, 151.35 and 60.37 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 151.35 = 60.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/151.35 = 60.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 151.35 × 60.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 9,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,137.00/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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