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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.91, 121.10 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.91, 121.10 and 60.48 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 121.10 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/121.10 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 121.10 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 7,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323.83/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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