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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.94, 151.17 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.94, 151.17 and 80.66 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 151.17 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/151.17 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 151.17 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 12,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193.45/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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