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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.91, 151.36 and 28.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.91, 151.36 and 28.77 is: 43.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.91 : 151.36 = 28.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.91/151.36 = 28.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.91x = 151.36 × 28.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.91x = 4,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353.87/100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.15

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