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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 152.62 and 53.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 152.62 and 53.06 is: 79.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 152.62 = 53.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/152.62 = 53.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 152.62 × 53.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 8,098.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,098.28/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.57

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