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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.80, 151.34 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.80, 151.34 and 80.28 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.80 : 151.34 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.80/151.34 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.80x = 151.34 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.80x = 12,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,149.58/109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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