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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80, 110.13 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80, 110.13 and 71.81 is: 98.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80 : 110.13 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80/110.13 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80x = 110.13 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80x = 7,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908.44/80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.86

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