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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.09, 135.39 and 70.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.09, 135.39 and 70.51 is: 97.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.09 : 135.39 = 70.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.09/135.39 = 70.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.09x = 135.39 × 70.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.09x = 9,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546.35/98.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.32

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