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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 135.15 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 135.15 and 80.48 is: 110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 135.15 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/135.15 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 135.15 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 10,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,876.87/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.95

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