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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 152.26 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 152.26 and 60.88 is: 91.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 152.26 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/152.26 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 152.26 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 9,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,269.59/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.40

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