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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.27, 153.42 and 48.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.27, 153.42 and 48.12 is: 72.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.27 : 153.42 = 48.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.27/153.42 = 48.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.27x = 153.42 × 48.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.27x = 7,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382.57/102.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.19

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