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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.26, 119.69 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.26, 119.69 and 76.12 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.26 : 119.69 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.26/119.69 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.26x = 119.69 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.26x = 9,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,110.80/80.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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