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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.69, 153.98 and 54.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.69, 153.98 and 54.57 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.69 : 153.98 = 54.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.69/153.98 = 54.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.69x = 153.98 × 54.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.69x = 8,402.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402.42/102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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