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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.56, 110.90 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.56, 110.90 and 73.18 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.56 : 110.90 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.56/110.90 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.56x = 110.90 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.56x = 8,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,115.66/80.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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