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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.17, 153.29 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.17, 153.29 and 30.03 is: 45.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.17 : 153.29 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.17/153.29 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.17x = 153.29 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.17x = 4,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603.15/102.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.05

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