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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.95, 152.75 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.95, 152.75 and 61.28 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.95 : 152.75 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.95/152.75 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.95x = 152.75 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.95x = 9,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,360.65/101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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