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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 151.68 and 40.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 151.68 and 40.23 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 151.68 = 40.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/151.68 = 40.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 151.68 × 40.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 6,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102.09/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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