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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.94, 111.49 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.94, 111.49 and 68.48 is: 94.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.94 : 111.49 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.94/111.49 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.94x = 111.49 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.94x = 7,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,634.44/80.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.32

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