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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 145.09 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 145.09 and 80.73 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 145.09 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/145.09 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 145.09 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 11,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,713.22/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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