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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 152.64 and 43.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 152.64 and 43.98 is: 65.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 152.64 = 43.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/152.64 = 43.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 152.64 × 43.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 6,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712.89/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.95

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