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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.61, 153.92 and 56.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.61, 153.92 and 56.99 is: 85.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.61 : 153.92 = 56.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.61/153.92 = 56.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.61x = 153.92 × 56.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.61x = 8,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771.90/102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.49

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