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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.06, 152.98 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.06, 152.98 and 33.56 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.06 : 152.98 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.06/152.98 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.06x = 152.98 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.06x = 5,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134.01/102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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