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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.66, 120.92 and 45.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.66, 120.92 and 45.89 is: 68.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.66 : 120.92 = 45.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.66/120.92 = 45.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.66x = 120.92 × 45.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.66x = 5,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,549.02/80.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.80

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