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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.42, 151.17 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.42, 151.17 and 80 is: 110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.42 : 151.17 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.42/151.17 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.42x = 151.17 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.42x = 12,093.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,093.60/109.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.52

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