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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.25, 151.88 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.25, 151.88 and 29.12 is: 43.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.25 : 151.88 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.25/151.88 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.25x = 151.88 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.25x = 4,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421.84/101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.67

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