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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.13, 135.43 and 54.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.13, 135.43 and 54.47 is: 75.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.13 : 135.43 = 54.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.13/135.43 = 54.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.13x = 135.43 × 54.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.13x = 7,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375.92/98.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.16

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