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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 152.89 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 152.89 and 60.87 is: 91.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 152.89 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/152.89 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 152.89 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 9,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,306.41/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.28

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