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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.06, 143.55 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.06, 143.55 and 80.70 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.06 : 143.55 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.06/143.55 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.06x = 143.55 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.06x = 11,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,584.49/104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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