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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.69, 135.93 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.69, 135.93 and 80.21 is: 110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.69 : 135.93 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.69/135.93 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.69x = 135.93 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.69x = 10,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,902.27/98.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.48

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