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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 152.61 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 152.61 and 80.09 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 152.61 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/152.61 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 152.61 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 12,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222.62/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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