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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 152 and 53.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 152 and 53.21 is: 79.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 152 = 53.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/152 = 53.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 152 × 53.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 8,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,087.92/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.86

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