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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 151.68 and 43.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 151.68 and 43.30 is: 64.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 151.68 = 43.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/151.68 = 43.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 151.68 × 43.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 6,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,567.74/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.98

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