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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.14, 110.48 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.14, 110.48 and 65.40 is: 90.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.14 : 110.48 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.14/110.48 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.14x = 110.48 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.14x = 7,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225.56/80.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.16

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