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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.61, 155.52 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.61, 155.52 and 80.73 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.61 : 155.52 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.61/155.52 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.61x = 155.52 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.61x = 12,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,555.13/103.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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