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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.12, 119.94 and 61.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.12, 119.94 and 61.08 is: 91.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.12 : 119.94 = 61.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.12/119.94 = 61.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.12x = 119.94 × 61.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.12x = 7,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325.94/80.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.44

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