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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.99, 121.53 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.99, 121.53 and 60.64 is: 90.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.99 : 121.53 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.99/121.53 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.99x = 121.53 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.99x = 7,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368.97/80.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.99

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