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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.44, 153.69 and 48.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.44, 153.69 and 48.32 is: 72.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.44 : 153.69 = 48.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.44/153.69 = 48.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.44x = 153.69 × 48.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.44x = 7,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426.44/102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.50

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