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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.19, 119.98 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.19, 119.98 and 68.80 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.19 : 119.98 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.19/119.98 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.19x = 119.98 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.19x = 8,254.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254.64/80.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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