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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 152.62 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 152.62 and 61.22 is: 91.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 152.62 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/152.62 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 152.62 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 9,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343.09/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.74

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