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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 151.47 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 151.47 and 40.14 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 151.47 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/151.47 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 151.47 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 6,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080.01/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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