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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.07, 119.91 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.07, 119.91 and 45.74 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.07 : 119.91 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.07/119.91 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.07x = 119.91 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.07x = 5,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484.08/80.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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