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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.59, 134.55 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.59, 134.55 and 80.04 is: 110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.59 : 134.55 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.59/134.55 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.59x = 134.55 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.59x = 10,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,769.38/97.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.35

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