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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.54, 153.83 and 48.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.54, 153.83 and 48.47 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.54 : 153.83 = 48.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.54/153.83 = 48.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.54x = 153.83 × 48.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.54x = 7,456.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456.36/102.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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