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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 152.54 and 43.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 152.54 and 43.93 is: 65.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 152.54 = 43.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/152.54 = 43.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 152.54 × 43.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 6,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,701.22/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.89

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