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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.04, 153.03 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.04, 153.03 and 33.55 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.04 : 153.03 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.04/153.03 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.04x = 153.03 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.04x = 5,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133.85/102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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