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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 152.76 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 152.76 and 61.12 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 152.76 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/152.76 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 152.76 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 9,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,336.69/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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