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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.93, 151.49 and 40.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.93, 151.49 and 40.11 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.93 : 151.49 = 40.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.93/151.49 = 40.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.93x = 151.49 × 40.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.93x = 6,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075.78/100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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