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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.05, 186.41 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.05, 186.41 and 98.39 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.05 : 186.41 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.05/186.41 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.05x = 186.41 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.05x = 18,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.59/135.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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