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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.60, 152.44 and 40.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.60, 152.44 and 40.77 is: 61.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.60 : 152.44 = 40.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.60/152.44 = 40.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.60x = 152.44 × 40.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.60x = 6,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,215.45/101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.18

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