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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.41 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.41 and 80.37 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.41 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.41 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.41 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 11,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,204.38/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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