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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.83, 111.59 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.83, 111.59 and 78.55 is: 108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.83 : 111.59 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.83/111.59 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.83x = 111.59 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.83x = 8,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,765.00/80.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.44

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