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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.01, 152.94 and 53.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.01, 152.94 and 53.89 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.01 : 152.94 = 53.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.01/152.94 = 53.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.01x = 152.94 × 53.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.01x = 8,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241.94/102.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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