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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.06, 135.20 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.06, 135.20 and 73.50 is: 101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.06 : 135.20 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.06/135.20 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.06x = 135.20 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.06x = 9,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,937.20/98.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.34

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