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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.70, 135.92 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.70, 135.92 and 80.14 is: 110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.70 : 135.92 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.70/135.92 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.70x = 135.92 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.70x = 10,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,892.63/98.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.36

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