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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.63, 154.13 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.63, 154.13 and 57.07 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.63 : 154.13 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.63/154.13 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.63x = 154.13 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.63x = 8,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,796.20/102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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