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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 151.76 and 40.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 151.76 and 40.29 is: 60.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 151.76 = 40.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/151.76 = 40.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 151.76 × 40.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 6,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113.79/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.44

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