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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.55, 153.61 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.55, 153.61 and 68.33 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.55 : 153.61 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.55/153.61 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.55x = 153.61 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.55x = 10,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,495.49/102.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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