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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 140.71 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 140.71 and 80.89 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 140.71 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/140.71 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 140.71 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 11,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,382.03/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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