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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.94, 120.83 and 70.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.94, 120.83 and 70.69 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.94 : 120.83 = 70.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.94/120.83 = 70.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.94x = 120.83 × 70.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.94x = 8,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,540.82/80.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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