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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.87, 121.14 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.87, 121.14 and 68.72 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.87 : 121.14 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.87/121.14 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.87x = 121.14 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.87x = 8,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,324.14/80.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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