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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.22, 119.57 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.22, 119.57 and 74.06 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.22 : 119.57 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.22/119.57 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.22x = 119.57 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.22x = 8,855.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855.35/80.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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