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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.15, 186.21 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.15, 186.21 and 98.25 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.15 : 186.21 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.15/186.21 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.15x = 186.21 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.15x = 18,295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295.13/135.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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