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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.26, 153.29 and 48.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.26, 153.29 and 48.13 is: 72.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.26 : 153.29 = 48.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.26/153.29 = 48.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.26x = 153.29 × 48.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.26x = 7,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,377.58/102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.14

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