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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.57, 152.36 and 53.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.57, 152.36 and 53.38 is: 80.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.57 : 152.36 = 53.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.57/152.36 = 53.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.57x = 152.36 × 53.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.57x = 8,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131.95/101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.06

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