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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.99, 111.48 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.99, 111.48 and 73.19 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.99 : 111.48 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.99/111.48 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.99x = 111.48 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.99x = 8,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159.22/80.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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