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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.85, 121.37 and 50.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.85, 121.37 and 50.55 is: 75.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.85 : 121.37 = 50.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.85/121.37 = 50.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.85x = 121.37 × 50.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.85x = 6,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,135.25/80.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.88

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