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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 151.96 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 151.96 and 43.56 is: 65.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 151.96 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/151.96 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 151.96 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 6,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,619.00/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.32

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