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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.38, 153.58 and 38.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.38, 153.58 and 38.26 is: 57.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.38 : 153.58 = 38.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.38/153.58 = 38.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.38x = 153.58 × 38.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.38x = 5,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875.97/102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.39

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