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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.55, 154.91 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.55, 154.91 and 80.46 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.55 : 154.91 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.55/154.91 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.55x = 154.91 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.55x = 12,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,464.26/103.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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