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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.66, 141.51 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.66, 141.51 and 80.82 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.66 : 141.51 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.66/141.51 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.66x = 141.51 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.66x = 11,436.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,436.84/102.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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