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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.69, 135.71 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.69, 135.71 and 80.22 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.69 : 135.71 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.69/135.71 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.69x = 135.71 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.69x = 10,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,887.06/98.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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