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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.08, 135.52 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.08, 135.52 and 72.32 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.08 : 135.52 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.08/135.52 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.08x = 135.52 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.08x = 9,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800.81/98.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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