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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.21, 151.82 and 40.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.21, 151.82 and 40.38 is: 60.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.21 : 151.82 = 40.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.21/151.82 = 40.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.21x = 151.82 × 40.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.21x = 6,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,130.29/101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.57

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