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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 153 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 153 and 44.27 is: 66.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 153 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/153 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 153 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 6,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772.55/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.40

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