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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.91, 111.69 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.91, 111.69 and 75.44 is: 104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 111.69 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/111.69 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 111.69 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 8,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425.34/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.13

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