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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 152.94 and 33.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 152.94 and 33.49 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 152.94 = 33.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/152.94 = 33.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 152.94 × 33.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 5,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121.23/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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