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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.27, 120.17 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.27, 120.17 and 67.28 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.27 : 120.17 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.27/120.17 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.27x = 120.17 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.27x = 8,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,085.19/80.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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