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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.57, 150.46 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.57, 150.46 and 80.89 is: 121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.57 : 150.46 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.57/150.46 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.57x = 150.46 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.57x = 12,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170.88/100.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.02

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