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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.13, 153.18 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.13, 153.18 and 33.70 is: 50.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.13 : 153.18 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.13/153.18 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.13x = 153.18 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.13x = 5,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162.17/102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.55

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