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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 152.98 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 152.98 and 47.88 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 152.98 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/152.98 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 152.98 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 7,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,324.68/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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