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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 152.64 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 152.64 and 53.58 is: 80.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 152.64 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/152.64 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 152.64 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 8,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178.45/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.32

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