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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 151.47 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 151.47 and 40.06 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 151.47 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/151.47 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 151.47 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 6,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,068.08/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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