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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 145.28 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 145.28 and 80.78 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 145.28 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/145.28 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 145.28 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 11,736.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,736.28/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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