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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 155.04 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 155.04 and 80.44 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 155.04 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/155.04 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 155.04 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 12,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471.42/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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