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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 152.72 and 61.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 152.72 and 61.30 is: 91.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 152.72 = 61.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/152.72 = 61.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 152.72 × 61.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 9,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361.74/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.84

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