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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.01, 135.27 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.01, 135.27 and 54.36 is: 75.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.01 : 135.27 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.01/135.27 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.01x = 135.27 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.01x = 7,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353.28/98.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.03

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