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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 139.92 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 139.92 and 80.64 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 139.92 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/139.92 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 139.92 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 11,283.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,283.15/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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