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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.67, 120.57 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.67, 120.57 and 68.52 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.67 : 120.57 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.67/120.57 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.67x = 120.57 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.67x = 8,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261.46/80.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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