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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.19, 119.88 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.19, 119.88 and 76.14 is: 113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.19 : 119.88 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.19/119.88 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.19x = 119.88 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.19x = 9,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127.66/80.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.83

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