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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.22, 120.39 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.22, 120.39 and 74.04 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.22 : 120.39 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.22/120.39 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.22x = 120.39 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.22x = 8,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913.68/80.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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