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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.06, 135.49 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.06, 135.49 and 68.66 is: 94.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.06 : 135.49 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.06/135.49 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.06x = 135.49 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.06x = 9,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303.29/98.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.87

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