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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 152.58 and 61.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 152.58 and 61.05 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 152.58 = 61.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/152.58 = 61.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 152.58 × 61.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 9,315.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315.81/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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