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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.16, 119.58 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.16, 119.58 and 76.72 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.16 : 119.58 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.16/119.58 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.16x = 119.58 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.16x = 9,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174.18/80.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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