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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.93, 111.97 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.93, 111.97 and 71.25 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.93 : 111.97 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.93/111.97 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.93x = 111.97 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.93x = 7,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977.53/80.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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