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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 152.11 and 60.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 152.11 and 60.33 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 152.11 = 60.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/152.11 = 60.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 152.11 × 60.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 9,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177.44/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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