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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.93, 120.86 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.93, 120.86 and 65.64 is: 98.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.93 : 120.86 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.93/120.86 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.93x = 120.86 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.93x = 7,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933.62/80.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.03

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