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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.05, 161.96 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.05, 161.96 and 80.91 is: 121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.05 : 161.96 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.05/161.96 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.05x = 161.96 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.05x = 13,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103.78/108.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.28

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