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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.30, 153.42 and 48.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.30, 153.42 and 48.24 is: 72.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.30 : 153.42 = 48.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.30/153.42 = 48.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.30x = 153.42 × 48.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.30x = 7,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400.98/102.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.35

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