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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.80, 152.76 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.80, 152.76 and 53.74 is: 80.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.80 : 152.76 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.80/152.76 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.80x = 152.76 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.80x = 8,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209.32/101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.64

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