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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 149.49 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 149.49 and 80.52 is: 120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 149.49 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/149.49 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 149.49 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 12,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,036.93/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.35

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