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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.34 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.34 and 80.32 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.34 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.34 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.34 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 11,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,191.79/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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