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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.44, 142.61 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.44, 142.61 and 80.09 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.44 : 142.61 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.44/142.61 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.44x = 142.61 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.44x = 11,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,421.63/103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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