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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.01, 135.32 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.01, 135.32 and 71.74 is: 99.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.01 : 135.32 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.01/135.32 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.01x = 135.32 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.01x = 9,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,707.31/98.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.04

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