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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.59, 153.89 and 48.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.59, 153.89 and 48.53 is: 72.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.59 : 153.89 = 48.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.59/153.89 = 48.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.59x = 153.89 × 48.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.59x = 7,467.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467.27/102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.79

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