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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.44 and 48.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.44 and 48.83 is: 73.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.44 = 48.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.44 = 48.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.44 × 48.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 7,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540.53/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.27

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