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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 151.65 and 28.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 151.65 and 28.97 is: 43.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 151.65 = 28.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/151.65 = 28.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 151.65 × 28.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 4,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392.54/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.45

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