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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.53, 145.31 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.53, 145.31 and 80.66 is: 111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.53 : 145.31 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.53/145.31 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.53x = 145.31 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.53x = 11,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,719.57/105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.05

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