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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 152.70 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 152.70 and 61.48 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 152.70 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/152.70 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 152.70 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 9,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388.00/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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