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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.63, 152.43 and 40.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.63, 152.43 and 40.76 is: 61.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 152.43 = 40.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/152.43 = 40.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 152.43 × 40.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 6,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,213.05/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.13

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