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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.63, 120.81 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.63, 120.81 and 73.88 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.63 : 120.81 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.63/120.81 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.63x = 120.81 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.63x = 8,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925.44/80.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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