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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 151.69 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 151.69 and 39.44 is: 59.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 151.69 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/151.69 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 151.69 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 5,982.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982.65/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.14

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