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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.13, 119.97 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.13, 119.97 and 57.18 is: 85.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.13 : 119.97 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.13/119.97 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.13x = 119.97 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.13x = 6,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,859.88/80.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.61

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