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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 143.55 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 143.55 and 80.62 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 143.55 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/143.55 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 143.55 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 11,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,572.64/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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