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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.63 and 43.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.63 and 43.99 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.63 = 43.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.63 = 43.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.63 × 43.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 6,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714.62/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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