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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 149.85 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 149.85 and 80.73 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 149.85 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/149.85 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 149.85 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 12,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097.39/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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