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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 152.33 and 52.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 152.33 and 52.79 is: 79.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 152.33 = 52.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/152.33 = 52.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 152.33 × 52.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 8,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041.15/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.16

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