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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.40 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.40 and 80.24 is: 120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.40 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.40 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.40 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 12,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,228.58/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.08

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