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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.92, 121.41 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.92, 121.41 and 59.50 is: 89.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.92 : 121.41 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.92/121.41 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.92x = 121.41 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.92x = 7,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223.90/80.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.27

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