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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.70, 111.02 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.70, 111.02 and 80.12 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.70 : 111.02 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.70/111.02 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.70x = 111.02 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.70x = 8,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894.52/80.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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