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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 151.98 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 151.98 and 60.24 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 151.98 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/151.98 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 151.98 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 9,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154.52/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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