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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 135.15 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 135.15 and 81.68 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 135.15 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/135.15 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 135.15 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 11,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,039.05/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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