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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 151.97 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 151.97 and 43.52 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 151.97 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/151.97 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 151.97 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 6,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613.73/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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