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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.11, 153.18 and 48.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.11, 153.18 and 48.06 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.11 : 153.18 = 48.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.11/153.18 = 48.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.11x = 153.18 × 48.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.11x = 7,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361.83/102.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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