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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.23, 153.22 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.23, 153.22 and 50.82 is: 76.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.23 : 153.22 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.23/153.22 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.23x = 153.22 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.23x = 7,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786.13/102.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.17

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