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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 186.36 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 186.36 and 98.31 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 186.36 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/186.36 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 186.36 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 18,321.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,321.05/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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