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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.20, 135.34 and 79.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.20, 135.34 and 79.84 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.20 : 135.34 = 79.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.20/135.34 = 79.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.20x = 135.34 × 79.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.20x = 10,805.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805.55/98.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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