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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.02, 151.26 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.02, 151.26 and 80.80 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.02 : 151.26 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.02/151.26 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.02x = 151.26 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.02x = 12,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,221.81/101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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