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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.05, 135.23 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.05, 135.23 and 82.55 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.05 : 135.23 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.05/135.23 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.05x = 135.23 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.05x = 11,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,162.87/98.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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