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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.04, 144.78 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.04, 144.78 and 80.44 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.04 : 144.78 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.04/144.78 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.04x = 144.78 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.04x = 11,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,646.10/105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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