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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.09, 135.28 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.09, 135.28 and 68.57 is: 94.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.09 : 135.28 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.09/135.28 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.09x = 135.28 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.09x = 9,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,276.32/98.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.57

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