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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 152.69 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 152.69 and 44.09 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 152.69 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/152.69 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 152.69 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 6,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,732.59/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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