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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.18, 153.31 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.18, 153.31 and 33.74 is: 50.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.18 : 153.31 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.18/153.31 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.18x = 153.31 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.18x = 5,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172.68/102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.62

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