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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.88, 120.80 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.88, 120.80 and 67.25 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.88 : 120.80 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.88/120.80 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.88x = 120.80 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.88x = 8,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122.86/80.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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