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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 152.91 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 152.91 and 44.21 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 152.91 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/152.91 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 152.91 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 6,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759.39/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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