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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 152.11 and 40.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 152.11 and 40.55 is: 60.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 152.11 = 40.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/152.11 = 40.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 152.11 × 40.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 6,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167.12/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.84

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