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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.16, 120.34 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.16, 120.34 and 65.89 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.16 : 120.34 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.16/120.34 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.16x = 120.34 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.16x = 7,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928.73/80.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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