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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.53, 153.86 and 48.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.53, 153.86 and 48.47 is: 72.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.53 : 153.86 = 48.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.53/153.86 = 48.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.53x = 153.86 × 48.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.53x = 7,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457.59/102.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.74

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