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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.37, 150.86 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.37, 150.86 and 80.33 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.37 : 150.86 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.37/150.86 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.37x = 150.86 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.37x = 12,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,118.03/100.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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