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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.80 and 40.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.80 and 40.98 is: 61.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.80 = 40.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.80 = 40.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.80 × 40.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 6,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261.74/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.49

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