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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 152.10 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 152.10 and 40.52 is: 60.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 152.10 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/152.10 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 152.10 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 6,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,163.09/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.73

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