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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.26, 153.30 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.26, 153.30 and 48.08 is: 72.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.26 : 153.30 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.26/153.30 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.26x = 153.30 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.26x = 7,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,370.66/102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.08

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