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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 154.53 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 154.53 and 80.17 is: 120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 154.53 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/154.53 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 154.53 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 12,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,387.50/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.07

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