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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.54, 153.74 and 56.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.54, 153.74 and 56.92 is: 85.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.54 : 153.74 = 56.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.54/153.74 = 56.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.54x = 153.74 × 56.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.54x = 8,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,750.88/102.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.34

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