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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 150.73 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 150.73 and 80.22 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 150.73 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/150.73 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 150.73 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 12,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091.56/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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