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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 152.64 and 53.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 152.64 and 53.77 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 152.64 = 53.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/152.64 = 53.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 152.64 × 53.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 8,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207.45/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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