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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.81, 148.59 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.81, 148.59 and 80.09 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.81 : 148.59 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.81/148.59 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.81x = 148.59 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.81x = 11,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,899.83/107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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