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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.72, 111.93 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.72, 111.93 and 76.60 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.72 : 111.93 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.72/111.93 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.72x = 111.93 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.72x = 8,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573.84/80.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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