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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 150.76 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 150.76 and 80.24 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 150.76 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/150.76 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 150.76 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 12,096.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,096.98/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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