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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 151.72 and 40.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 151.72 and 40.29 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 151.72 = 40.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/151.72 = 40.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 151.72 × 40.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 6,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,112.80/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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