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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.61, 153.98 and 48.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.61, 153.98 and 48.51 is: 72.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.61 : 153.98 = 48.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.61/153.98 = 48.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.61x = 153.98 × 48.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.61x = 7,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469.57/102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.80

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