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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 153.20 and 33.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 153.20 and 33.67 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 153.20 = 33.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/153.20 = 33.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 153.20 × 33.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 5,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158.35/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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