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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 152.59 and 43.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 152.59 and 43.90 is: 65.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 152.59 = 43.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/152.59 = 43.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 152.59 × 43.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 6,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698.70/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.87

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