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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.90, 152.76 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.90, 152.76 and 53.76 is: 80.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.90 : 152.76 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.90/152.76 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.90x = 152.76 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.90x = 8,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,212.38/101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.59

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