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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.71, 153.97 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.71, 153.97 and 53.95 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.71 : 153.97 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.71/153.97 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.71x = 153.97 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.71x = 8,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,306.68/102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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