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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 143.80 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 143.80 and 80.69 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 143.80 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/143.80 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 143.80 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 11,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,602.30/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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