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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.86 and 57.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.86 and 57.63 is: 86.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.86 = 57.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.86 = 57.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.86 × 57.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 8,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924.58/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.45

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