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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 153.16 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 153.16 and 44.35 is: 66.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 153.16 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/153.16 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 153.16 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 6,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792.15/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.49

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