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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.57, 152.30 and 43.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.57, 152.30 and 43.82 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.57 : 152.30 = 43.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.57/152.30 = 43.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.57x = 152.30 × 43.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.57x = 6,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673.13/101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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