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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.58 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.58 and 80.16 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.58 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.58 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.58 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 11,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,268.89/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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