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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.83, 111.11 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.83, 111.11 and 66.05 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.83 : 111.11 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.83/111.11 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.83x = 111.11 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.83x = 7,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,338.82/80.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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