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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 152.41 and 40.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 152.41 and 40.81 is: 61.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 152.41 = 40.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/152.41 = 40.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 152.41 × 40.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 6,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219.85/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.21

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