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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.66, 111.39 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.66, 111.39 and 65.28 is: 90.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.66 : 111.39 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.66/111.39 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.66x = 111.39 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.66x = 7,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271.54/80.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.16

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