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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 151.62 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 151.62 and 60.55 is: 90.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 151.62 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/151.62 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 151.62 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 9,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180.59/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.77

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