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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.31, 151.91 and 40.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.31, 151.91 and 40.42 is: 60.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.31 : 151.91 = 40.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.31/151.91 = 40.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.31x = 151.91 × 40.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.31x = 6,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140.38/101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.61

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