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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.76, 147.39 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.76, 147.39 and 80.51 is: 111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.76 : 147.39 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.76/147.39 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.76x = 147.39 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.76x = 11,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,865.63/106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.14

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