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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.27, 120.21 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.27, 120.21 and 67.40 is: 100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.27 : 120.21 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.27/120.21 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.27x = 120.21 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.27x = 8,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102.20/80.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.93

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