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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 152.64 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 152.64 and 61.14 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 152.64 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/152.64 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 152.64 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 9,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332.41/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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