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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.28, 154.98 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.28, 154.98 and 80.42 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.28 : 154.98 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.28/154.98 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.28x = 154.98 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.28x = 12,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,462.72/103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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