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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.54, 119.95 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.54, 119.95 and 76.40 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.54 : 119.95 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.54/119.95 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.54x = 119.95 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.54x = 9,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,164.18/80.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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