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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.48, 150.42 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.48, 150.42 and 80.14 is: 119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.48 : 150.42 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.48/150.42 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.48x = 150.42 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.48x = 12,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,054.66/100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.97

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