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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.10, 135.38 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.10, 135.38 and 54.44 is: 75.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.10 : 135.38 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.10/135.38 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.10x = 135.38 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.10x = 7,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369.14/98.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.12

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