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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.68 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.68 and 60.60 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.68 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.68 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.68 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 9,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,252.41/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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