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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.66, 111.38 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.66, 111.38 and 56.13 is: 77.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.66 : 111.38 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.66/111.38 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.66x = 111.38 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.66x = 6,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,251.06/80.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.50

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