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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 162 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 162 and 80.80 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 162 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/162 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 162 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 13,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089.20/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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