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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.98, 1.34 and 0.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.98, 1.34 and 0.90 is: 1.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.98 : 1.34 = 0.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.98/1.34 = 0.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.98x = 1.34 × 0.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.98x = 1.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.20/0.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.23

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