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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.01, 135.54 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.01, 135.54 and 73.44 is: 101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.01 : 135.54 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.01/135.54 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.01x = 135.54 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.01x = 9,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,954.06/98.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.56

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