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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 152.32 and 60.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 152.32 and 60.91 is: 91.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 152.32 = 60.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/152.32 = 60.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 152.32 × 60.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 9,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,277.81/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.43

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