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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.53, 111.03 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.53, 111.03 and 71.30 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.53 : 111.03 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.53/111.03 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.53x = 111.03 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.53x = 7,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,916.44/80.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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