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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.09, 119.90 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.09, 119.90 and 66.50 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.09 : 119.90 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.09/119.90 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.09x = 119.90 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.09x = 7,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972.42/80.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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