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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 150.81 and 80.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 150.81 and 80.75 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 150.81 = 80.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/150.81 = 80.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 150.81 × 80.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 12,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,177.91/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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