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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 146.16 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 146.16 and 80 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 146.16 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/146.16 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 146.16 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 11,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,692.80/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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