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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 151.78 and 40.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 151.78 and 40.31 is: 60.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 151.78 = 40.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/151.78 = 40.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 151.78 × 40.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 6,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118.25/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.47

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