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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.06, 151.35 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.06, 151.35 and 80.79 is: 120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.06 : 151.35 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.06/151.35 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.06x = 151.35 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.06x = 12,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,227.57/101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.99

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