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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 151.12 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 151.12 and 80.48 is: 120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 151.12 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/151.12 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 151.12 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 12,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161.18/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.08

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