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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.69, 121.14 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.69, 121.14 and 68.74 is: 103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.69 : 121.14 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.69/121.14 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.69x = 121.14 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.69x = 8,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326.82/80.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.20

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