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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 151.60 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 151.60 and 80.63 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 151.60 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/151.60 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 151.60 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 12,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223.51/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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