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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 412.79 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 412.79 and 80.14 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 412.79 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/412.79 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 412.79 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 33,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,080.99/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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