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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.71, 150.81 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.71, 150.81 and 80.45 is: 120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.71 : 150.81 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.71/150.81 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.71x = 150.81 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.71x = 12,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132.66/100.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.47

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