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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 152.41 and 40.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 152.41 and 40.75 is: 61.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 152.41 = 40.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/152.41 = 40.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 152.41 × 40.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 6,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,211.22/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.12

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