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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 152.39 and 40.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 152.39 and 40.68 is: 61.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 152.39 = 40.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/152.39 = 40.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 152.39 × 40.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 6,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198.26/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.04

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