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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.85, 121.11 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.85, 121.11 and 60.53 is: 90.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.85 : 121.11 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.85/121.11 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.85x = 121.11 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.85x = 7,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330.86/80.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.67

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