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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.57, 120.24 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.57, 120.24 and 68.15 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.57 : 120.24 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.57/120.24 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.57x = 120.24 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.57x = 8,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193.75/80.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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