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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.44 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.44 and 80.14 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.44 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.44 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.44 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 12,056.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,056.26/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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