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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 151.80 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 151.80 and 60.62 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 151.80 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/151.80 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 151.80 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 9,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201.81/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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