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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 151.70 and 29.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 151.70 and 29.01 is: 43.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 151.70 = 29.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/151.70 = 29.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 151.70 × 29.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 4,400.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400.67/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.51

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