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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.08, 135.45 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.08, 135.45 and 74.51 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.08 : 135.45 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.08/135.45 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.08x = 135.45 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.08x = 10,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092.38/98.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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