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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.27, 153.50 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.27, 153.50 and 56.71 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.27 : 153.50 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.27/153.50 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.27x = 153.50 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.27x = 8,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704.99/102.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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