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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.11, 153.16 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.11, 153.16 and 33.68 is: 50.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.11 : 153.16 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.11/153.16 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.11x = 153.16 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.11x = 5,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158.43/102.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.52

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