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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.23, 117.63 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.23, 117.63 and 80.37 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.23 : 117.63 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.23/117.63 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.23x = 117.63 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.23x = 9,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,453.92/85.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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