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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.06, 153.09 and 33.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.06, 153.09 and 33.64 is: 50.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.06 : 153.09 = 33.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.06/153.09 = 33.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.06x = 153.09 × 33.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.06x = 5,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149.95/102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.46

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