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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.56, 111.07 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.56, 111.07 and 68.26 is: 94.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.56 : 111.07 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.56/111.07 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.56x = 111.07 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.56x = 7,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581.64/80.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.11

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