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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.53, 152.22 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.53, 152.22 and 52.76 is: 79.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.53 : 152.22 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.53/152.22 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.53x = 152.22 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.53x = 8,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,030.37/101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.10

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