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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 139.55 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 139.55 and 80.54 is: 111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 139.55 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/139.55 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 139.55 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 11,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,239.36/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.24

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