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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 151.73 and 29.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 151.73 and 29.02 is: 43.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 151.73 = 29.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/151.73 = 29.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 151.73 × 29.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 4,402.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402.90/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.52

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