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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.97, 154.25 and 48.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.97, 154.25 and 48.70 is: 72.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.97 : 154.25 = 48.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.97/154.25 = 48.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.97x = 154.25 × 48.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.97x = 7,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,511.73/102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.95

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