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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.46, 111.15 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.46, 111.15 and 68.93 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.46 : 111.15 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.46/111.15 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.46x = 111.15 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.46x = 7,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661.01/80.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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