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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.93, 120.55 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.93, 120.55 and 73.91 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.93 : 120.55 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.93/120.55 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.93x = 120.55 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.93x = 8,909.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,909.06/80.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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