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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.69, 121.17 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.69, 121.17 and 74.36 is: 111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.69 : 121.17 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.69/121.17 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.69x = 121.17 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.69x = 9,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,010.20/80.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.66

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