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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 158.48 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 158.48 and 80.29 is: 120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 158.48 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/158.48 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 158.48 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 12,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,724.36/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.19

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