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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.05, 135.27 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.05, 135.27 and 68.51 is: 94.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.05 : 135.27 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.05/135.27 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.05x = 135.27 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.05x = 9,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,267.69/98.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.52

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