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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.23, 153.14 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.23, 153.14 and 56.54 is: 84.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.23 : 153.14 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.23/153.14 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.23x = 153.14 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.23x = 8,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657.49/102.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.69

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