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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.40, 119.96 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.40, 119.96 and 71.74 is: 107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.40 : 119.96 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.40/119.96 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.40x = 119.96 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.40x = 8,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605.27/80.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.03

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