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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.19, 158.97 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.19, 158.97 and 80.36 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.19 : 158.97 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.19/158.97 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.19x = 158.97 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.19x = 12,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774.03/106.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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