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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 152.47 and 61.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 152.47 and 61.19 is: 91.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 152.47 = 61.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/152.47 = 61.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 152.47 × 61.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 9,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329.33/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.62

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