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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.06, 151.44 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.06, 151.44 and 60.46 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.06 : 151.44 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.06/151.44 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.06x = 151.44 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.06x = 9,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155.46/101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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