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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 151.53 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 151.53 and 28.88 is: 43.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 151.53 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/151.53 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 151.53 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 4,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375.43/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.30

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