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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.91, 121.86 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.91, 121.86 and 65.79 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 121.86 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/121.86 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 121.86 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 8,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,017.17/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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