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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 152.15 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 152.15 and 43.68 is: 65.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 152.15 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/152.15 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 152.15 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 6,645.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,645.91/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.50

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