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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.12, 119.58 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.12, 119.58 and 71 is: 105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.12 : 119.58 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.12/119.58 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.12x = 119.58 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.12x = 8,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,490.18/80.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.97

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