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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.33, 150.50 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.33, 150.50 and 80.08 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.33 : 150.50 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.33/150.50 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.33x = 150.50 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.33x = 12,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,051.26/100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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