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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 151.94 and 40.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 151.94 and 40.42 is: 60.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 151.94 = 40.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/151.94 = 40.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 151.94 × 40.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 6,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,141.71/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.58

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