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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 152.62 and 40.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 152.62 and 40.93 is: 61.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 152.62 = 40.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/152.62 = 40.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 152.62 × 40.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 6,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,246.25/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.39

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