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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.23, 151.83 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.23, 151.83 and 29.08 is: 43.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.23 : 151.83 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.23/151.83 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.23x = 151.83 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.23x = 4,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415.22/101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.62

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