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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.28, 154.64 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.28, 154.64 and 80.48 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.28 : 154.64 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.28/154.64 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.28x = 154.64 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.28x = 12,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445.43/103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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