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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.60, 152.20 and 60.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.60, 152.20 and 60.90 is: 91.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.60 : 152.20 = 60.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.60/152.20 = 60.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.60x = 152.20 × 60.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.60x = 9,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268.98/101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.23

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