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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 153.16 and 47.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 153.16 and 47.95 is: 71.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 153.16 = 47.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/153.16 = 47.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 153.16 × 47.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 7,343.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343.52/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.94

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