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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 152.96 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 152.96 and 44.24 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 152.96 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/152.96 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 152.96 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 6,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,766.95/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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