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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 152.42 and 40.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 152.42 and 40.72 is: 61.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 152.42 = 40.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/152.42 = 40.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 152.42 × 40.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 6,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,206.54/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.04

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