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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.11, 135.12 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.11, 135.12 and 81.55 is: 112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.11 : 135.12 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.11/135.12 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.11x = 135.12 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.11x = 11,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,019.04/98.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.31

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