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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.61, 153.78 and 70.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.61, 153.78 and 70.48 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.61 : 153.78 = 70.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.61/153.78 = 70.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.61x = 153.78 × 70.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.61x = 10,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,838.41/102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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