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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.16, 110.70 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.16, 110.70 and 65.43 is: 90.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.16 : 110.70 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.16/110.70 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.16x = 110.70 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.16x = 7,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243.10/80.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.36

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