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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.70, 111.15 and 65.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.70, 111.15 and 65.13 is: 89.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.70 : 111.15 = 65.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.70/111.15 = 65.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.70x = 111.15 × 65.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.70x = 7,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239.20/80.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.71

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