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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.08, 135.46 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.08, 135.46 and 84.30 is: 116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.08 : 135.46 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.08/135.46 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.08x = 135.46 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.08x = 11,419.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,419.28/98.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.43

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