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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.26, 142.56 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.26, 142.56 and 80 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.26 : 142.56 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.26/142.56 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.26x = 142.56 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.26x = 11,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,404.80/103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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