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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.99, 121.86 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.99, 121.86 and 68.24 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.99 : 121.86 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.99/121.86 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.99x = 121.86 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.99x = 8,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,315.73/80.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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