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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 152.68 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 152.68 and 53.74 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 152.68 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/152.68 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 152.68 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 8,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204.26/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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