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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.88, 111.87 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.88, 111.87 and 66.66 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.88 : 111.87 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.88/111.87 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.88x = 111.87 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.88x = 7,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457.25/80.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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