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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 152.73 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 152.73 and 61.12 is: 91.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 152.73 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/152.73 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 152.73 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 9,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,334.09/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.81

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