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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.91, 143.21 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.91, 143.21 and 80.51 is: 110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.91 : 143.21 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.91/143.21 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.91x = 143.21 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.91x = 11,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,529.32/103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.96

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