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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.24, 120.14 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.24, 120.14 and 67.35 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.24 : 120.14 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.24/120.14 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.24x = 120.14 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.24x = 8,091.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,091.09/80.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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