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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.72 and 57.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.72 and 57.53 is: 86.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.72 = 57.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.72 = 57.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.72 × 57.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 8,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901.04/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.23

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