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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 151.61 and 40.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 151.61 and 40.30 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 151.61 = 40.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/151.61 = 40.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 151.61 × 40.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 6,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109.68/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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