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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.79, 120.97 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.79, 120.97 and 76.13 is: 113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.79 : 120.97 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.79/120.97 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.79x = 120.97 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.79x = 9,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209.45/80.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.99

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