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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.66, 152.48 and 29.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.66, 152.48 and 29.57 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.66 : 152.48 = 29.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.66/152.48 = 29.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.66x = 152.48 × 29.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.66x = 4,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508.15/101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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