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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.55, 144.16 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.55, 144.16 and 98.28 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.55 : 144.16 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.55/144.16 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.55x = 144.16 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.55x = 14,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168.04/104.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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