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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.91, 121.32 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.91, 121.32 and 60.66 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 121.32 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/121.32 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 121.32 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 7,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,359.27/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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