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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 151.81 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 151.81 and 29.06 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 151.81 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/151.81 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 151.81 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 4,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412.07/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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