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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 152.13 and 29.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 152.13 and 29.30 is: 43.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 152.13 = 29.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/152.13 = 29.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 152.13 × 29.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 4,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457.41/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.95

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