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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 186.28 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 186.28 and 98.24 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 186.28 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/186.28 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 186.28 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 18,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300.15/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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