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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.08, 135.36 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.08, 135.36 and 70.54 is: 97.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.08 : 135.36 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.08/135.36 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.08x = 135.36 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.08x = 9,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547.96/98.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.35

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