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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.66, 120.93 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.66, 120.93 and 54.91 is: 82.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.66 : 120.93 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.66/120.93 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.66x = 120.93 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.66x = 6,640.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640.27/80.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.32

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