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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 151.77 and 80.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 151.77 and 80.93 is: 121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 151.77 = 80.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/151.77 = 80.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 151.77 × 80.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 12,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,282.75/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.29

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