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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.30, 151.83 and 40.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.30, 151.83 and 40.45 is: 60.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.30 : 151.83 = 40.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.30/151.83 = 40.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.30x = 151.83 × 40.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.30x = 6,140.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140.56/101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.62

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