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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.75, 154.24 and 57.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.75, 154.24 and 57.13 is: 85.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.75 : 154.24 = 57.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.75/154.24 = 57.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.75x = 154.24 × 57.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.75x = 8,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811.59/102.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.76

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