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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.93, 111.71 and 66.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.93, 111.71 and 66.53 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.93 : 111.71 = 66.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.93/111.71 = 66.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.93x = 111.71 × 66.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.93x = 7,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432.07/80.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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