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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 187.07 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 187.07 and 98.21 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 187.07 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/187.07 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 187.07 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 18,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,370.72/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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