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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 152.67 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 152.67 and 61.22 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 152.67 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/152.67 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 152.67 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 9,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345.69/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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