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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.99, 144.70 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.99, 144.70 and 80.47 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.99 : 144.70 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.99/144.70 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.99x = 144.70 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.99x = 11,643.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,643.49/104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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