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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 153 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 153 and 53.88 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 153 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/153 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 153 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 8,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,243.64/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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