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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.71, 111.32 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.71, 111.32 and 68.86 is: 94.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.71 : 111.32 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.71/111.32 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.71x = 111.32 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.71x = 7,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665.50/80.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.98

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