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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.90, 158.85 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.90, 158.85 and 80.27 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.90 : 158.85 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.90/158.85 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.90x = 158.85 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.90x = 12,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,750.09/105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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