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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 152.55 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 152.55 and 43.94 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 152.55 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/152.55 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 152.55 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 6,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702.28/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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