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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.33, 120.72 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.33, 120.72 and 67.41 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.33 : 120.72 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.33/120.72 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.33x = 120.72 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.33x = 8,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137.74/80.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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