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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.40, 110.91 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.40, 110.91 and 71.19 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.40 : 110.91 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.40/110.91 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.40x = 110.91 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.40x = 7,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,895.68/80.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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