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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.11, 119.85 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.11, 119.85 and 66.70 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.11 : 119.85 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.11/119.85 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.11x = 119.85 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.11x = 7,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994.00/80.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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