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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 412.68 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 412.68 and 80.13 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 412.68 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/412.68 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 412.68 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 33,068.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,068.05/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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