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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.63, 152.46 and 43.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.63, 152.46 and 43.85 is: 65.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 152.46 = 43.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/152.46 = 43.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 152.46 × 43.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 6,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,685.75/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.79

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