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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.38, 153.56 and 33.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.38, 153.56 and 33.91 is: 50.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.38 : 153.56 = 33.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.38/153.56 = 33.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.38x = 153.56 × 33.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.38x = 5,206.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206.92/102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.86

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