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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.10, 132.87 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.10, 132.87 and 80 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.10 : 132.87 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.10/132.87 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.10x = 132.87 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.10x = 10,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,629.60/89.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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