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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.68, 153.96 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.68, 153.96 and 47.86 is: 71.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.68 : 153.96 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.68/153.96 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.68x = 153.96 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.68x = 7,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368.53/102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.76

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