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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.88, 144.96 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.88, 144.96 and 80.28 is: 110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.88 : 144.96 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.88/144.96 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.88x = 144.96 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.88x = 11,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,637.39/104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.96

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