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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 151.87 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 151.87 and 43.51 is: 65.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 151.87 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/151.87 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 151.87 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 6,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,607.65/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.21

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