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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.33, 152.37 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.33, 152.37 and 101.88 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.33 : 152.37 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.33/152.37 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.33x = 152.37 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.33x = 15,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523.46/102.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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