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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 140.67 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 140.67 and 80.12 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 140.67 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/140.67 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 140.67 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 11,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,269.78/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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