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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 152.60 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 152.60 and 61.11 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 152.60 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/152.60 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 152.60 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 9,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,325.08/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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