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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.58, 111.08 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.58, 111.08 and 68.26 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.58 : 111.08 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.58/111.08 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.58x = 111.08 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.58x = 7,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582.32/80.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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