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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.24, 119.57 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.24, 119.57 and 76.76 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.24 : 119.57 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.24/119.57 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.24x = 119.57 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.24x = 9,177.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177.21/80.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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