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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 145.68 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 145.68 and 80.96 is: 111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 145.68 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/145.68 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 145.68 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 11,794.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,794.25/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.52

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