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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.18, 143.61 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.18, 143.61 and 80.78 is: 111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.18 : 143.61 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.18/143.61 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.18x = 143.61 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.18x = 11,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,600.10/104.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.35

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