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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.22, 154.91 and 57.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.22, 154.91 and 57.59 is: 86.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.22 : 154.91 = 57.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.22/154.91 = 57.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.22x = 154.91 × 57.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.22x = 8,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921.22/103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.43

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