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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.97, 120.81 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.97, 120.81 and 74.52 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.97 : 120.81 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.97/120.81 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.97x = 120.81 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.97x = 9,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001.78/80.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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