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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.88, 120.74 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.88, 120.74 and 75.75 is: 113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.88 : 120.74 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.88/120.74 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.88x = 120.74 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.88x = 9,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146.06/80.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.08

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