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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.64, 153.96 and 38.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.64, 153.96 and 38.52 is: 57.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.64 : 153.96 = 38.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.64/153.96 = 38.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.64x = 153.96 × 38.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.64x = 5,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930.54/102.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.78

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