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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 150.66 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 150.66 and 80.18 is: 120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 150.66 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/150.66 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 150.66 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 12,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,079.92/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.52

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