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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.85, 154.29 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.85, 154.29 and 57.17 is: 85.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.85 : 154.29 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.85/154.29 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.85x = 154.29 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.85x = 8,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820.27/102.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.76

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