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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 139.86 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 139.86 and 80.69 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 139.86 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/139.86 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 139.86 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 11,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,285.65/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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