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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.21, 120.04 and 68.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.21, 120.04 and 68.71 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.21 : 120.04 = 68.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.21/120.04 = 68.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.21x = 120.04 × 68.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.21x = 8,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247.95/80.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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