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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.98, 143.31 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.98, 143.31 and 80.76 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.98 : 143.31 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.98/143.31 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.98x = 143.31 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.98x = 11,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,573.72/103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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