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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 135.17 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 135.17 and 71.85 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 135.17 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/135.17 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 135.17 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 9,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,710.93/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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