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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 152.56 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 152.56 and 43.95 is: 65.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 152.56 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/152.56 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 152.56 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 6,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704.03/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.86

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