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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.53, 111.20 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.53, 111.20 and 72.83 is: 100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.53 : 111.20 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.53/111.20 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.53x = 111.20 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.53x = 8,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,098.61/80.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.57

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