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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 154.02 and 48.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 154.02 and 48.62 is: 72.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 154.02 = 48.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/154.02 = 48.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 154.02 × 48.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 7,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488.45/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.87

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