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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 151.07 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 151.07 and 80.73 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 151.07 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/151.07 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 151.07 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 12,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195.48/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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