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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.61, 111.19 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.61, 111.19 and 68.39 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.61 : 111.19 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.61/111.19 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.61x = 111.19 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.61x = 7,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604.28/80.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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