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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 152.22 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 152.22 and 53.40 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 152.22 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/152.22 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 152.22 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 8,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128.55/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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