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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.94, 111.68 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.94, 111.68 and 55.06 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.94 : 111.68 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.94/111.68 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.94x = 111.68 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.94x = 6,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149.10/80.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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