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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.87, 154.35 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.87, 154.35 and 85.55 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.87 : 154.35 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.87/154.35 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.87x = 154.35 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.87x = 13,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203.87/102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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