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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 152.61 and 53.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 152.61 and 53.80 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 152.61 = 53.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/152.61 = 53.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 152.61 × 53.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 8,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210.42/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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