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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 152.10 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 152.10 and 43.66 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 152.10 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/152.10 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 152.10 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 6,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640.69/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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