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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.06, 110.57 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.06, 110.57 and 71.01 is: 98.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.06 : 110.57 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.06/110.57 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.06x = 110.57 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.06x = 7,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851.22/80.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.07

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