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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 151.58 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 151.58 and 40.25 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 151.58 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/151.58 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 151.58 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 6,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,100.14/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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