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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.75, 135.84 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.75, 135.84 and 80.29 is: 110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.75 : 135.84 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.75/135.84 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.75x = 135.84 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.75x = 10,905.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,905.61/98.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.44

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