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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 151.83 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 151.83 and 60.60 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 151.83 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/151.83 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 151.83 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 9,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200.90/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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