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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 142.16 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 142.16 and 80.80 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 142.16 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/142.16 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 142.16 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 11,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,486.53/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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