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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 152.46 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 152.46 and 43.96 is: 65.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 152.46 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/152.46 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 152.46 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 6,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702.52/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.90

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