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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.10, 135.39 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.10, 135.39 and 84.33 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.10 : 135.39 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.10/135.39 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.10x = 135.39 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.10x = 11,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,417.44/98.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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