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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 151.81 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 151.81 and 60.57 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 151.81 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/151.81 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 151.81 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 9,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,194.98/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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