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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 150.32 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 150.32 and 80.17 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 150.32 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/150.32 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 150.32 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 12,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,050.98/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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