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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.53, 162.15 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.53, 162.15 and 80.61 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.53 : 162.15 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.53/162.15 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.53x = 162.15 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.53x = 13,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,071.14/108.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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