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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 140.00 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 140.00 and 80.80 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 140.00 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/140.00 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 140.00 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 11,311.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,311.25/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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