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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 152.77 and 33.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 152.77 and 33.43 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 152.77 = 33.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/152.77 = 33.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 152.77 × 33.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 5,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106.17/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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