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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.93, 121.16 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.93, 121.16 and 68.04 is: 101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.93 : 121.16 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.93/121.16 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.93x = 121.16 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.93x = 8,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,243.90/80.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.86

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