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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.34, 110.52 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.34, 110.52 and 71.16 is: 97.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.34 : 110.52 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.34/110.52 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.34x = 110.52 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.34x = 7,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864.60/80.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.89

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