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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 152.15 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 152.15 and 60.27 is: 90.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 152.15 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/152.15 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 152.15 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 9,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169.78/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.47

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