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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.93, 154.17 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.93, 154.17 and 57.18 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.93 : 154.17 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.93/154.17 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.93x = 154.17 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.93x = 8,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,815.44/102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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