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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.34, 111.15 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.34, 111.15 and 65.76 is: 90.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.34 : 111.15 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.34/111.15 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.34x = 111.15 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.34x = 7,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309.22/80.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.98

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