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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.02, 135.18 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.02, 135.18 and 73.39 is: 101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.02 : 135.18 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.02/135.18 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.02x = 135.18 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.02x = 9,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920.86/98.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.21

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