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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 135.30 and 72.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 135.30 and 72.17 is: 99.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 135.30 = 72.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/135.30 = 72.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 135.30 × 72.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 9,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,764.60/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.64

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