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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 151.44 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 151.44 and 60.38 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 151.44 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/151.44 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 151.44 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 9,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143.95/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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