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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.77, 152.60 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.77, 152.60 and 43.96 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.77 : 152.60 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.77/152.60 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.77x = 152.60 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.77x = 6,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707.40/101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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