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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.87, 121.08 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.87, 121.08 and 72.77 is: 108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.87 : 121.08 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.87/121.08 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.87x = 121.08 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.87x = 8,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,810.99/80.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.95

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