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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 151.38 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 151.38 and 60.42 is: 90.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 151.38 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/151.38 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 151.38 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 9,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146.38/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.47

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