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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 153.13 and 53.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 153.13 and 53.28 is: 80.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 153.13 = 53.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/153.13 = 53.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 153.13 × 53.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 8,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158.77/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.00

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