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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.14, 153.08 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.14, 153.08 and 44.38 is: 66.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.14 : 153.08 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.14/153.08 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.14x = 153.08 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.14x = 6,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,793.69/102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.51

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