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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.69 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.69 and 61.20 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.69 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.69 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.69 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 9,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,344.32/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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