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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.39, 153.38 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.39, 153.38 and 80.45 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.39 : 153.38 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.39/153.38 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.39x = 153.38 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.39x = 12,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,338.25/102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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