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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 152.43 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 152.43 and 52.89 is: 79.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 152.43 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/152.43 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 152.43 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 8,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061.55/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.26

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