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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.20, 119.59 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.20, 119.59 and 75.88 is: 113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.20 : 119.59 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.20/119.59 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.20x = 119.59 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.20x = 9,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074.49/80.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.15

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