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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.89, 121.16 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.89, 121.16 and 72.88 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.89 : 121.16 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.89/121.16 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.89x = 121.16 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.89x = 8,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829.78/80.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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