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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.54, 135.90 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.54, 135.90 and 80.06 is: 110.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.54 : 135.90 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.54/135.90 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.54x = 135.90 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.54x = 10,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,880.15/98.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.41

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