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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.10, 152.93 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.10, 152.93 and 53.91 is: 80.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.10 : 152.93 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.10/152.93 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.10x = 152.93 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.10x = 8,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244.21/102.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.74

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