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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.93, 151.41 and 40.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.93, 151.41 and 40.07 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.93 : 151.41 = 40.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.93/151.41 = 40.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.93x = 151.41 × 40.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.93x = 6,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067.00/100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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