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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 135.35 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 135.35 and 73.15 is: 100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 135.35 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/135.35 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 135.35 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 9,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,900.85/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.99

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