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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.64, 161.04 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.64, 161.04 and 80.40 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.64 : 161.04 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.64/161.04 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.64x = 161.04 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.64x = 12,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,947.62/107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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