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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.94, 120.84 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.94, 120.84 and 76.33 is: 113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.94 : 120.84 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.94/120.84 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.94x = 120.84 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.94x = 9,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223.72/80.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.96

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