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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.02, 152.87 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.02, 152.87 and 47.88 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.02 : 152.87 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.02/152.87 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.02x = 152.87 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.02x = 7,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319.18/102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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