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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.51, 155.12 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.51, 155.12 and 80.58 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.51 : 155.12 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.51/155.12 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.51x = 155.12 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.51x = 12,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498.88/103.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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