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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.78, 153.95 and 48.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.78, 153.95 and 48.51 is: 72.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.78 : 153.95 = 48.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.78/153.95 = 48.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.78x = 153.95 × 48.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.78x = 7,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467.87/102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.66

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