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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.68, 142.83 and 80.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.68, 142.83 and 80.39 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.68 : 142.83 = 80.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.68/142.83 = 80.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.68x = 142.83 × 80.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.68x = 11,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,482.46/103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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