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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.19, 110.68 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.19, 110.68 and 61.77 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.19 : 110.68 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.19/110.68 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.19x = 110.68 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.19x = 6,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836.13/80.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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