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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.31, 135.52 and 80.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.31, 135.52 and 80.75 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.31 : 135.52 = 80.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.31/135.52 = 80.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.31x = 135.52 × 80.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.31x = 10,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,943.07/98.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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