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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.55, 150.82 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.55, 150.82 and 80.50 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.55 : 150.82 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.55/150.82 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.55x = 150.82 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.55x = 12,140.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140.23/100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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