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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.21, 151.70 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.21, 151.70 and 53.15 is: 79.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.21 : 151.70 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.21/151.70 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.21x = 151.70 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.21x = 8,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062.23/101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.66

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