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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.88, 151.24 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.88, 151.24 and 40 is: 59.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.88 : 151.24 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.88/151.24 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.88x = 151.24 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.88x = 6,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,049.60/100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.97

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