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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 152.14 and 60.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 152.14 and 60.89 is: 91.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 152.14 = 60.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/152.14 = 60.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 152.14 × 60.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 9,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263.80/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.19

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