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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.85, 148.80 and 80.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.85, 148.80 and 80.31 is: 110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.85 : 148.80 = 80.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.85/148.80 = 80.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.85x = 148.80 × 80.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.85x = 11,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,950.13/107.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.80

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