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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.75, 120.96 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.75, 120.96 and 67.18 is: 100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.75 : 120.96 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.75/120.96 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.75x = 120.96 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.75x = 8,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,126.09/80.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.63

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