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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 152.81 and 60.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 152.81 and 60.79 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 152.81 = 60.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/152.81 = 60.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 152.81 × 60.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 9,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289.99/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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