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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.34, 153.56 and 48.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.34, 153.56 and 48.17 is: 72.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.34 : 153.56 = 48.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.34/153.56 = 48.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.34x = 153.56 × 48.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.34x = 7,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,396.99/102.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.28

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