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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.92, 121.50 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.92, 121.50 and 65.80 is: 98.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.92 : 121.50 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.92/121.50 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.92x = 121.50 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.92x = 7,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994.70/80.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.80

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