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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 154.18 and 48.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 154.18 and 48.67 is: 72.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 154.18 = 48.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/154.18 = 48.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 154.18 × 48.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 7,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,503.94/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.97

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