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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 151.92 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 151.92 and 29.14 is: 43.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 151.92 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/151.92 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 151.92 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 4,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426.80/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.71

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