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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 152.46 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 152.46 and 60.54 is: 90.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 152.46 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/152.46 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 152.46 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 9,229.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229.93/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.76

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