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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.13, 120.30 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.13, 120.30 and 68.16 is: 102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.13 : 120.30 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.13/120.30 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.13x = 120.30 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.13x = 8,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199.65/80.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.33

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