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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 135.65 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 135.65 and 79.94 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 135.65 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/135.65 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 135.65 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 10,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,843.38/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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