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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.57, 153.80 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.57, 153.80 and 48.40 is: 72.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.57 : 153.80 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.57/153.80 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.57x = 153.80 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.57x = 7,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443.48/102.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.57

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