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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 135.24 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 135.24 and 72.16 is: 99.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 135.24 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/135.24 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 135.24 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 9,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758.92/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.58

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