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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 152.65 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 152.65 and 61.18 is: 91.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 152.65 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/152.65 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 152.65 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 9,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,339.13/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.69

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