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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 151.69 and 28.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 151.69 and 28.99 is: 43.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 151.69 = 28.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/151.69 = 28.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 151.69 × 28.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 4,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397.49/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.48

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