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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.31, 119.82 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.31, 119.82 and 68.97 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.31 : 119.82 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.31/119.82 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.31x = 119.82 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.31x = 8,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263.99/80.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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