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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.99, 151.42 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.99, 151.42 and 40.13 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.99 : 151.42 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.99/151.42 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.99x = 151.42 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.99x = 6,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076.48/100.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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