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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 152.63 and 43.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 152.63 and 43.93 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 152.63 = 43.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/152.63 = 43.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 152.63 × 43.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 6,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705.04/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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