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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 153.02 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 153.02 and 53.88 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 153.02 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/153.02 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 153.02 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 8,244.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244.72/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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