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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.05, 152.96 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.05, 152.96 and 33.50 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.05 : 152.96 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.05/152.96 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.05x = 152.96 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.05x = 5,123.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123.23/102.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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