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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.39, 153.54 and 48.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.39, 153.54 and 48.21 is: 72.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.39 : 153.54 = 48.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.39/153.54 = 48.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.39x = 153.54 × 48.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.39x = 7,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402.16/102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.29

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