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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.97, 111.95 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.97, 111.95 and 66.66 is: 92.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.97 : 111.95 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.97/111.95 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.97x = 111.95 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.97x = 7,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462.59/80.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.16

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