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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 152.34 and 43.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 152.34 and 43.81 is: 65.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 152.34 = 43.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/152.34 = 43.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 152.34 × 43.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 6,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673.25/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.69

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