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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 152.90 and 41.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 152.90 and 41.03 is: 61.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 152.90 = 41.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/152.90 = 41.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 152.90 × 41.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 6,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,273.49/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.56

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