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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 135.16 and 70.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 135.16 and 70.37 is: 97.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 135.16 = 70.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/135.16 = 70.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 135.16 × 70.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 9,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,510.86/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.01

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