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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.53, 152.48 and 61.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.53, 152.48 and 61.21 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.53 : 152.48 = 61.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.53/152.48 = 61.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.53x = 152.48 × 61.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.53x = 9,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333.30/101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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