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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 152.98 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 152.98 and 41.11 is: 61.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 152.98 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/152.98 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 152.98 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 6,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289.01/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.68

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