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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.02, 153.16 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.02, 153.16 and 60.96 is: 91.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.02 : 153.16 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.02/153.16 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.02x = 153.16 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.02x = 9,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,336.19/102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.52

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