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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.07, 135.34 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.07, 135.34 and 81.66 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.07 : 135.34 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.07/135.34 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.07x = 135.34 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.07x = 11,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,052.17/98.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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