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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 152.28 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 152.28 and 53.37 is: 79.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 152.28 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/152.28 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 152.28 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 8,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,127.18/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.91

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