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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.16, 119.94 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.16, 119.94 and 73.26 is: 109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.16 : 119.94 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.16/119.94 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.16x = 119.94 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.16x = 8,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,786.80/80.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.62

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