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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.05, 158.82 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.05, 158.82 and 80.33 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.05 : 158.82 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.05/158.82 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.05x = 158.82 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.05x = 12,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,758.41/106.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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