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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 150.88 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 150.88 and 80.30 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 150.88 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/150.88 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 150.88 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 12,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,115.66/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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