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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 152.64 and 53.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 152.64 and 53.10 is: 79.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 152.64 = 53.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/152.64 = 53.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 152.64 × 53.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 8,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105.18/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.65

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