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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.67, 155.35 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.67, 155.35 and 80.73 is: 120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.67 : 155.35 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.67/155.35 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.67x = 155.35 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.67x = 12,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,541.41/103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.97

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