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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 151.76 and 29.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 151.76 and 29.05 is: 43.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 151.76 = 29.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/151.76 = 29.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 151.76 × 29.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 4,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408.48/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.57

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