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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 139.93 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 139.93 and 80.49 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 139.93 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/139.93 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 139.93 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 11,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,263.29/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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