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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.99, 122.16 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.99, 122.16 and 80.21 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.99 : 122.16 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.99/122.16 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.99x = 122.16 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.99x = 9,797.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,797.84/80.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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