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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.69, 120.68 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.69, 120.68 and 65.19 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.69 : 120.68 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.69/120.68 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.69x = 120.68 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.69x = 7,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866.80/80.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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