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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 152.55 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 152.55 and 43.95 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 152.55 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/152.55 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 152.55 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 6,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704.57/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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