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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.03, 120.63 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.03, 120.63 and 66.59 is: 100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.03 : 120.63 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.03/120.63 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.03x = 120.63 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.03x = 8,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032.85/80.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.38

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