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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.23, 151.74 and 43.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.23, 151.74 and 43.39 is: 65.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.23 : 151.74 = 43.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.23/151.74 = 43.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.23x = 151.74 × 43.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.23x = 6,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584.00/101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.04

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