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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.17, 153.26 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.17, 153.26 and 38.01 is: 57.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.17 : 153.26 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.17/153.26 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.17x = 153.26 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.17x = 5,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825.22/102.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.02

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