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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.39, 110.89 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.39, 110.89 and 71.75 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.39 : 110.89 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.39/110.89 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.39x = 110.89 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.39x = 7,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,956.46/80.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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