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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.95, 111.67 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.95, 111.67 and 55.03 is: 75.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.95 : 111.67 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.95/111.67 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.95x = 111.67 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.95x = 6,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145.20/80.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.91

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