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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.91, 111.45 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.91, 111.45 and 76.50 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 111.45 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/111.45 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 111.45 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 8,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526.21/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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