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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 152.19 and 60.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 152.19 and 60.95 is: 91.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 152.19 = 60.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/152.19 = 60.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 152.19 × 60.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 9,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,276.32/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.29

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