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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.81, 135.92 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.81, 135.92 and 80.35 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.81 : 135.92 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.81/135.92 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.81x = 135.92 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.81x = 10,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,921.03/98.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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