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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 145.35 and 80.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 145.35 and 80.67 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 145.35 = 80.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/145.35 = 80.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 145.35 × 80.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 11,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,725.38/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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