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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.02, 144.92 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.02, 144.92 and 80.42 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.02 : 144.92 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.02/144.92 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.02x = 144.92 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.02x = 11,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,653.34/105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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