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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.81, 154.08 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.81, 154.08 and 57.05 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.81 : 154.08 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.81/154.08 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.81x = 154.08 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.81x = 8,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,790.26/102.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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