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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.04, 152.96 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.04, 152.96 and 53.88 is: 80.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.04 : 152.96 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.04/152.96 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.04x = 152.96 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.04x = 8,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241.48/102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.77

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