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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.15, 154.53 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.15, 154.53 and 80.24 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.15 : 154.53 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.15/154.53 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.15x = 154.53 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.15x = 12,399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,399.49/103.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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