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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.95, 151.16 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.95, 151.16 and 60.30 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.95 : 151.16 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.95/151.16 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.95x = 151.16 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.95x = 9,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114.65/100.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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