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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.52, 153.58 and 48.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.52, 153.58 and 48.34 is: 72.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.52 : 153.58 = 48.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.52/153.58 = 48.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.52x = 153.58 × 48.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.52x = 7,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424.06/102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.42

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