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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 152.02 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 152.02 and 40.51 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 152.02 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/152.02 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 152.02 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 6,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158.33/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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