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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.79, 134.79 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.79, 134.79 and 80.28 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.79 : 134.79 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.79/134.79 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.79x = 134.79 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.79x = 10,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,820.27/97.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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