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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.69, 120.92 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.69, 120.92 and 74.93 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.69 : 120.92 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.69/120.92 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.69x = 120.92 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.69x = 9,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059.56/80.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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