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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.82, 154.25 and 47.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.82, 154.25 and 47.98 is: 71.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.82 : 154.25 = 47.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.82/154.25 = 47.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.82x = 154.25 × 47.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.82x = 7,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400.92/102.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.98

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