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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 151.85 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 151.85 and 43.44 is: 65.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 151.85 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/151.85 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 151.85 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 6,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,596.36/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.16

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