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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.39, 110.97 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.39, 110.97 and 66.74 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.39 : 110.97 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.39/110.97 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.39x = 110.97 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.39x = 7,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,405.58/80.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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