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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.90, 111.74 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.90, 111.74 and 65.37 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.90 : 111.74 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.90/111.74 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.90x = 111.74 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.90x = 7,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304.12/80.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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