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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 151.53 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 151.53 and 80.74 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 151.53 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/151.53 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 151.53 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 12,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,234.53/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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