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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.81, 134.80 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.81, 134.80 and 80.06 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.81 : 134.80 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.81/134.80 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.81x = 134.80 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.81x = 10,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791.21/97.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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