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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.66, 111.13 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.66, 111.13 and 68.40 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.66 : 111.13 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.66/111.13 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.66x = 111.13 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.66x = 7,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601.12/80.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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