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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.35, 153.53 and 33.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.35, 153.53 and 33.89 is: 50.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.35 : 153.53 = 33.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.35/153.53 = 33.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.35x = 153.53 × 33.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.35x = 5,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202.45/102.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.83

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