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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.72, 111.34 and 67.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.72, 111.34 and 67.05 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.72 : 111.34 = 67.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.72/111.34 = 67.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.72x = 111.34 × 67.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.72x = 7,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,465.35/80.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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