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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 151.69 and 80.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 151.69 and 80.92 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 151.69 = 80.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/151.69 = 80.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 151.69 × 80.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 12,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,274.75/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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