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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.71, 153.81 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.71, 153.81 and 56.94 is: 85.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.71 : 153.81 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.71/153.81 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.71x = 153.81 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.71x = 8,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757.94/102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.27

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