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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.11, 139.67 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.11, 139.67 and 80.41 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.11 : 139.67 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.11/139.67 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.11x = 139.67 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.11x = 11,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,230.86/101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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