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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 140.46 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 140.46 and 80.10 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 140.46 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/140.46 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 140.46 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 11,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,250.85/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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