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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.84, 120.41 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.84, 120.41 and 67.72 is: 100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.84 : 120.41 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.84/120.41 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.84x = 120.41 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.84x = 8,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154.17/80.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.87

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