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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 151.77 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 151.77 and 28.06 is: 42.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 151.77 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/151.77 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 151.77 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 4,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259.49/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.09

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