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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 142.22 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 142.22 and 80.12 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 142.22 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/142.22 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 142.22 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 11,394.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,394.67/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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