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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 153.98 and 80.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 153.98 and 80.98 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 153.98 = 80.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/153.98 = 80.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 153.98 × 80.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 12,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469.12/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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