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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.33, 153.36 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.33, 153.36 and 100.35 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.33 : 153.36 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.33/153.36 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.33x = 153.36 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.33x = 15,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,389.68/102.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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