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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.59, 120.80 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.59, 120.80 and 66.25 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.59 : 120.80 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.59/120.80 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.59x = 120.80 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.59x = 8,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002.40/80.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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