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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 152.34 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 152.34 and 65.58 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 152.34 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/152.34 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 152.34 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 9,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,990.46/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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