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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 152.52 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 152.52 and 61.17 is: 91.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 152.52 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/152.52 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 152.52 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 9,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329.65/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.71

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