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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.22, 120.09 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.22, 120.09 and 68.10 is: 101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.22 : 120.09 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.22/120.09 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.22x = 120.09 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.22x = 8,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178.13/80.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.95

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