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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.90, 111.74 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.90, 111.74 and 59.16 is: 81.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.90 : 111.74 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.90/111.74 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.90x = 111.74 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.90x = 6,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,610.24/80.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.71

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