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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.53, 120.89 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.53, 120.89 and 73.44 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.53 : 120.89 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.53/120.89 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.53x = 120.89 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.53x = 8,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,878.35/80.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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