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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.34, 154.80 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.34, 154.80 and 80.40 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.34 : 154.80 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.34/154.80 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.34x = 154.80 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.34x = 12,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445.92/103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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