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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.89, 121.45 and 67.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.89, 121.45 and 67.45 is: 101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.89 : 121.45 = 67.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.89/121.45 = 67.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.89x = 121.45 × 67.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.89x = 8,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191.80/80.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.27

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