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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.53, 111.17 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.53, 111.17 and 76.07 is: 105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.53 : 111.17 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.53/111.17 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.53x = 111.17 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.53x = 8,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457.17/80.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.02

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