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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.97, 151.47 and 60.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.97, 151.47 and 60.44 is: 90.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.97 : 151.47 = 60.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.97/151.47 = 60.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.97x = 151.47 × 60.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.97x = 9,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154.85/100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.67

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