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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.83, 121.38 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.83, 121.38 and 67.41 is: 101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.83 : 121.38 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.83/121.38 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.83x = 121.38 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.83x = 8,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182.23/80.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.23

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