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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 150.54 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 150.54 and 80.28 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 150.54 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/150.54 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 150.54 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 12,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,085.35/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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