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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.59, 135.94 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.59, 135.94 and 80.11 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.59 : 135.94 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.59/135.94 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.59x = 135.94 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.59x = 10,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,890.15/98.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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