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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 152.52 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 152.52 and 53.64 is: 80.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 152.52 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/152.52 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 152.52 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 8,181.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181.17/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.35

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