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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.06, 135.31 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.06, 135.31 and 54.38 is: 75.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.06 : 135.31 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.06/135.31 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.06x = 135.31 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.06x = 7,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,357.89/98.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.04

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