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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 152.47 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 152.47 and 43.83 is: 65.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 152.47 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/152.47 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 152.47 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 6,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682.94/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.77

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