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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 152.10 and 60.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 152.10 and 60.86 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 152.10 = 60.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/152.10 = 60.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 152.10 × 60.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 9,256.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,256.81/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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