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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.56, 110.88 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.56, 110.88 and 68.44 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.56 : 110.88 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.56/110.88 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.56x = 110.88 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.56x = 7,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588.63/80.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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