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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 152.46 and 53.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 152.46 and 53.57 is: 80.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 152.46 = 53.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/152.46 = 53.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 152.46 × 53.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 8,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,167.28/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.32

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