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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.21, 151.47 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.21, 151.47 and 59.94 is: 89.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.21 : 151.47 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.21/151.47 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.21x = 151.47 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.21x = 9,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,079.11/101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.71

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