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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.75 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.75 and 80.04 is: 119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.75 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.75 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.75 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 12,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,706.55/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.96

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