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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.01, 119.71 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.01, 119.71 and 68.44 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.01 : 119.71 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.01/119.71 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.01x = 119.71 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.01x = 8,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192.95/80.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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