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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 152.51 and 29.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 152.51 and 29.54 is: 44.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 152.51 = 29.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/152.51 = 29.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 152.51 × 29.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 4,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504.24/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.29

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