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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 152.51 and 44.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 152.51 and 44.00 is: 65.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 152.51 = 44.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/152.51 = 44.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 152.51 × 44.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 6,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,710.60/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.96

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