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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.03, 119.74 and 70.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.03, 119.74 and 70.31 is: 105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.03 : 119.74 = 70.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.03/119.74 = 70.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.03x = 119.74 × 70.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.03x = 8,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,418.92/80.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.20

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