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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.51, 145.57 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.51, 145.57 and 80.94 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.51 : 145.57 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.51/145.57 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.51x = 145.57 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.51x = 11,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,782.44/105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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