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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.06, 151.52 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.06, 151.52 and 52.94 is: 79.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.06 : 151.52 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.06/151.52 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.06x = 151.52 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.06x = 8,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,021.47/101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.37

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