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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.32, 151.87 and 40.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.32, 151.87 and 40.43 is: 60.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.32 : 151.87 = 40.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.32/151.87 = 40.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.32x = 151.87 × 40.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.32x = 6,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140.10/101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.60

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