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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.14, 119.40 and 76.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.14, 119.40 and 76.27 is: 113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.14 : 119.40 = 76.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.14/119.40 = 76.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.14x = 119.40 × 76.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.14x = 9,106.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,106.64/80.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.63

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