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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 149.41 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 149.41 and 80.82 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 149.41 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/149.41 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 149.41 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 12,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,074.17/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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