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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 152.59 and 53.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 152.59 and 53.01 is: 79.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 152.59 = 53.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/152.59 = 53.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 152.59 × 53.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 8,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,088.80/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.47

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