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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 152.97 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 152.97 and 61.44 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 152.97 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/152.97 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 152.97 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 9,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,398.48/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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