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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 152.17 and 40.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 152.17 and 40.56 is: 60.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 152.17 = 40.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/152.17 = 40.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 152.17 × 40.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 6,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172.02/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.85

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