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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.32, 157.33 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.32, 157.33 and 80.94 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.32 : 157.33 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.32/157.33 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.32x = 157.33 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.32x = 12,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,734.29/105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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