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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 141.11 and 80.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 141.11 and 80.97 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 141.11 = 80.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/141.11 = 80.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 141.11 × 80.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 11,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,425.27/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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