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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.76, 120.46 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.76, 120.46 and 74.66 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.76 : 120.46 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.76/120.46 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.76x = 120.46 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.76x = 8,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,993.54/80.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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