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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.78, 153.94 and 48.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.78, 153.94 and 48.56 is: 72.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.78 : 153.94 = 48.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.78/153.94 = 48.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.78x = 153.94 × 48.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.78x = 7,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,475.33/102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.73

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