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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.21, 139.73 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.21, 139.73 and 80.55 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.21 : 139.73 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.21/139.73 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.21x = 139.73 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.21x = 11,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,254.85/101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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