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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.87, 154.05 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.87, 154.05 and 80.32 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.87 : 154.05 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.87/154.05 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.87x = 154.05 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.87x = 12,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,372.53/102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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