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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.53, 120.64 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.53, 120.64 and 67.77 is: 101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.53 : 120.64 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.53/120.64 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.53x = 120.64 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.53x = 8,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175.77/80.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.52

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