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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 135.41 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 135.41 and 69.02 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 135.41 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/135.41 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 135.41 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 9,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,344.98/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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