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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.14, 152.83 and 60.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.14, 152.83 and 60.86 is: 91.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.14 : 152.83 = 60.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.14/152.83 = 60.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.14x = 152.83 × 60.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.14x = 9,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300.85/102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.06

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