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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.97, 154.74 and 70.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.97, 154.74 and 70.57 is: 106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.97 : 154.74 = 70.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.97/154.74 = 70.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.97x = 154.74 × 70.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.97x = 10,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,920.00/102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.05

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