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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 412.55 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 412.55 and 80.10 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 412.55 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/412.55 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 412.55 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 33,045.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,045.26/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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