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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 152.67 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 152.67 and 61.26 is: 91.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 152.67 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/152.67 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 152.67 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 9,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,351.49/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.79

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