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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.62, 120.69 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.62, 120.69 and 74.54 is: 111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.62 : 120.69 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.62/120.69 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.62x = 120.69 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.62x = 8,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,996.23/80.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.59

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