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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 152.85 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 152.85 and 44.14 is: 66.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 152.85 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/152.85 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 152.85 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 6,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,746.80/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.19

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