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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.14, 135.21 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.14, 135.21 and 68.98 is: 95.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.14 : 135.21 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.14/135.21 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.14x = 135.21 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.14x = 9,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326.79/98.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.04

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