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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.43, 110.88 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.43, 110.88 and 72.69 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.43 : 110.88 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.43/110.88 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.43x = 110.88 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.43x = 8,059.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059.87/80.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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