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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.52, 153.64 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.52, 153.64 and 47.54 is: 71.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.52 : 153.64 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.52/153.64 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.52x = 153.64 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.52x = 7,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304.05/102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.25

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