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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.99, 151.32 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.99, 151.32 and 80.69 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.99 : 151.32 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.99/151.32 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.99x = 151.32 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.99x = 12,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,210.01/100.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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