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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.13, 154.52 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.13, 154.52 and 80.21 is: 120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.13 : 154.52 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.13/154.52 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.13x = 154.52 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.13x = 12,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,394.05/103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.18

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