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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.14, 153.24 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.14, 153.24 and 33.68 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.14 : 153.24 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.14/153.24 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.14x = 153.24 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.14x = 5,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161.65/102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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