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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.61, 135.98 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.61, 135.98 and 80.11 is: 110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.61 : 135.98 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.61/135.98 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.61x = 135.98 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.61x = 10,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,892.96/98.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.47

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