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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 152.84 and 44.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 152.84 and 44.10 is: 66.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 152.84 = 44.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/152.84 = 44.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 152.84 × 44.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 6,740.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,740.24/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.17

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