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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.63, 152.59 and 67.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.63, 152.59 and 67.61 is: 101.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 152.59 = 67.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/152.59 = 67.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 152.59 × 67.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 10,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,316.61/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.51

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